(CNN) -- James Cameron's completely immersive spectacle "Avatar" may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts after seeing the film because they long to enjoy the beauty of the alien world Pandora.
A user named Mike wrote on the fan Web site "Naviblue" that he contemplated suicide after seeing the movie.
"Ever since I went to see 'Avatar' I have been depressed. Watching the wonderful world of Pandora and all the Na'vi made me want to be one of them. I can't stop thinking about all the things that happened in the film and all of the tears and shivers I got from it," Mike posted. "I even contemplate suicide thinking that if I do it I will be rebirthed in a world similar to Pandora and then everything is the same as in 'Avatar.' “
I knew the 3D glasses were a bad idea! I tried to tell Jimmy, if you put people into this world, man, you will never get them out again! But seriously (because I've never talked to James Cameron) this situation is very unique. On the one hand, there's the part of me that knows where these people are coming from. I've always felt that movies do have that power to draw its audience in to a point where you really want to emulate what you are watching. Like after watching a movie about football, like Invincible, I wanted to go play football. After I finished watching Rambo I just sprinted out into the woods yelling. And after watching a porno, I wash up. Then on the other hand, you just want to call these people whack jobs. Reincarnation, Mike? Really? And besides, the logistical nightmares that would come from being ten feet tall would be unbearable. I’m 6’4” and I feel like I could make a solid reality TV show called Big Person Little World about my daily difficulties. So how about you stop crying, turn off the Eiffel 65 and go for a walk. Life is beautiful.
Fortunately for these folks, there are some suggestions given:
Within the fan community, suggestions for battling feelings of depression after seeing the movie include things like playing "Avatar" video games or downloading the movie soundtrack, in addition to encouraging members to relate to other people outside the virtual realm and to seek out positive and constructive activities
Unfortunately, it sounds like these suggestions are shameless self promotion by the makers of everything Avatar.
But if Avatar video games and soundtracks don’t do it for you then I know this kid with some quality LSD. Because I’d say if you’re contemplating suicide because your shit can’t be blue, then a strong acid habit might be your only lifeline.
And on my other hand -- my third hand -- I am really hoping this catches on and people start getting plastic surgery and augmenting their skin pigment. Because I’m really dreading that I’m going to end up in a cubicle after college and it would really make my work week easier to get through if this guy stuck his head over the partition and asked if I wanted to get lunch from Subway or Quizno’s:
“Sooo, Quizno’s? --- What are you staring at? It’s because I’m blue isn’t it? You’d understand if you had the 3D glasses. Fuck you man”
(CNN) -- James Cameron's completely immersive spectacle "Avatar" may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts after seeing the film because they long to enjoy the beauty of the alien world Pandora.
A user named Mike wrote on the fan Web site "Naviblue" that he contemplated suicide after seeing the movie.
"Ever since I went to see 'Avatar' I have been depressed. Watching the wonderful world of Pandora and all the Na'vi made me want to be one of them. I can't stop thinking about all the things that happened in the film and all of the tears and shivers I got from it," Mike posted. "I even contemplate suicide thinking that if I do it I will be rebirthed in a world similar to Pandora and then everything is the same as in 'Avatar.' “
I knew the 3D glasses were a bad idea! I tried to tell Jimmy, if you put people into this world, man, you will never get them out again! But seriously (because I've never talked to James Cameron) this situation is very unique. On the one hand, there's the part of me that knows where these people are coming from. I've always felt that movies do have that power to draw its audience in to a point where you really want to emulate what you are watching. Like after watching a movie about football, like Invincible, I wanted to go play football. After I finished watching Rambo I just sprinted out into the woods yelling. And after watching a porno, I wash up. Then on the other hand, you just want to call these people whack jobs. Reincarnation, Mike? Really? And besides, the logistical nightmares that would come from being ten feet tall would be unbearable. I’m 6’4” and I feel like I could make a solid reality TV show called Big Person Little World about my daily difficulties. So how about you stop crying, turn off the Eiffel 65 and go for a walk. Life is beautiful.
Fortunately for these folks, there are some suggestions given:
Within the fan community, suggestions for battling feelings of depression after seeing the movie include things like playing "Avatar" video games or downloading the movie soundtrack, in addition to encouraging members to relate to other people outside the virtual realm and to seek out positive and constructive activities
Unfortunately, it sounds like these suggestions are shameless self promotion by the makers of everything Avatar.
But if Avatar video games and soundtracks don’t do it for you then I know this kid with some quality LSD. Because I’d say if you’re contemplating suicide because your shit can’t be blue, then a strong acid habit might be your only lifeline.
And on my other hand -- my third hand -- I am really hoping this catches on and people start getting plastic surgery and augmenting their skin pigment. Because I’m really dreading that I’m going to end up in a cubicle after college and it would really make my work week easier to get through if this guy stuck his head over the partition and asked if I wanted to get lunch from Subway or Quizno’s:
“Sooo, Quizno’s? --- What are you staring at? It’s because I’m blue isn’t it? You’d understand if you had the 3D glasses. Fuck you man”
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